GameStop

Many gamers in Tokyo started to have discussions about the video game "Metal Gear Solid I," and video game entertainment companies also began taking notes of another video game by KiShin that was gaining attention.

Like Tora-Suzuki, other video game entertainment companies were also analyzing the latest successful or previous video games of KiShin, seeking inspiration to improve their own games.

However, compared to other video game entertainment companies, Tora-Suzuki is engaging in much more complex analysis. They are not only examining game design, gameplay, challenging levels, and player preferences but also exploring the market and potential aspects that KiShin might have missed.

Tora-Suzuki is committed to analyzing KiShin's video games comprehensively, incorporating suggestions from gamers themselves to enhance the games. Initially, Tora-Suzuki analyzed KiShin's games like other companies, but influenced by Kenji Tanaka's opinion, they initiated a more intricate and careful analysis, aiming to understand gamer preferences and incorporate their suggestions.

Currently, Tora-Suzuki is scrutinizing game design, gameplay, potential improvements in missions, challenging levels, graphics, and more. They are also considering gamers' opinions in this comprehensive evaluation.

So far, the graphics of "Metal Gear Solid I" have been outstanding. Even Tora-Suzuki and other video game entertainment companies have started to wonder whether the VG Engine software is truly capable of such a feat.

The pre-rendered cut scenes were well-received as well.

Regarding gameplay, gamers have responded positively to "Metal Gear Solid I." Many feel that the difficulty is well-balanced due to the availability of difficulty options. However, some gamers have expressed complaints about the difficulty of certain bosses, such as Metal Gear Rex, which inflicts high damage while the in-game character has limited damage output.

Overall, gamers have mostly responded positively to the video game "Metal Gear Solid I."

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On November 19, 1995, the highly anticipated horror video game by Tora-Suzuki was finally released.

Many people flocked to stores, including the emerging and rising video game store named "GameStop." This video game store was somewhat of a mystery to those in the business world.

As the video game distributor, the company "GameStop" had a CEO who was a former employee of KiShin. However, many doubted whether such an employee could establish such a company. Moreover, being a private company, businesspeople assumed KiShin's involvement, but no one had proof.

While this speculation persisted, gamers couldn't care less about whether the video game company was owned by KiShin, Tora, or Suzuki. They just wanted to play video games, and that was it.

In front of a certain "GameStop" store, a red sports car came to a stop. Pedestrians on the sidewalks couldn't help but take a second look at the beautiful and luxurious car.

A group of employees who had just finished a meal in a restaurant also noticed the sports car and started discussing.

"Wow... If I win the lottery, I'll buy that car..."

"Hahaha, the lottery? Seriously? Just work hard for it, and soon, we'll be able to afford it..."

"Work for it? Maybe..." a 30-year-old man chuckled wryly. He added, "Maybe when I've worked hard enough, overworked to the point where I won't receive any money for it, and then I'll turn 50 or 60. If I ever make it to that age from working so much, then I'll buy a mansion and that car..."

When the salarymen heard it, they fell momentarily silent, and one of them remarked, "We just finished celebrating our small success in the office, and now you're going to be so sarcastic here?"

"Hahaha, sorry."

Amidst the banter, a woman walked out of the sports car.

She was a young woman, dressed in a ganguro gal style.

"Wow! It's a gal..."

"So pretty..."

The men discreetly glanced at the young woman who emerged from the sports car, unconsciously muttering their thoughts.

"Hmph." The young woman snorted and strolled towards the video game store, "GameStop."

The people browsing in the store were a bit surprised by the presence of the stylish young woman.

Meet Kazue Miyoshi, the granddaughter of the wealthy tycoon Sazama Suzuki.

Kazue has achieved significant success in the clubs and nightlife business, even becoming a small shareholder in Suzuki™ Entertainment, known for Suzuki video game production. Her presence here is to support the Suzuki business and to purchase their latest release, "Religion of Nightmares."

She actively contributed suggestions during the production process of the video game and is eager to see the final results.

"Ah, miss... Is there anything I can help you?" a GameStop cashier asked shyly.

"I'm here to buy that game, yes... 'Religion of Nightmares'!" Kazue purposely exclaimed the game's name so that others could hear.

The young men browsing games perked up their ears upon hearing her announcement.

"Uh? That video game? Young miss, I don't recommend such a game at all," the GameStop cashier shook his head and continued, "I'll suggest a better horror game—"

Before the GameStop employee could finish, a young man who had just approached quietly interjected.

"Young miss, don't play that video game! Instead, try the horror video game 'Silent Hill'! It's a horror game from KiShin, a reputable company!"

"Uh, yeah, I'll recommend that video game..." The GameStop employee said with a nod, frowning at the young man who had just interrupted him.

Meanwhile, Kazue, upon hearing their opinions, had her expression notably darkened.

'It's that video game from Shinro again...' Kazue thought with a frown.

Honestly, the reason she invested and entered the video game industry was because she recognized its profitability, seeing how wealthy her cousin Shinro Suzuki had become due to video games.

She invested in the family business, Suzuki™ Entertainment, a video game production. However, despite her efforts, the video games from her cousin's company, KiShin, continued to dominate the market. Suzuki remained in the shadows, trailing behind KiShin, and this was a source of displeasure for Kazue.

"No. I don't like KiShin's video games, so just give me the video games from Suzuki," Kazue asserted with furrowed brows.

"But—" the GameStop employee attempted to persuade Kazue, yet her frowning expression halted his efforts.

Simultaneously, Kazue grew a bit suspicious of the "GameStop" video game store. It seemed suspicious how insistent they were on recommending KiShin's video games.

Unbeknownst to Kazue, the video game store was influenced by KiShin, but their recommendations were based on the positive responses from customers, not merely due to corporate influence.